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Webster City Council entertains library changes

Webster Public Library head librarian Patrica Proctor asked Webster City Council members Aug. 10 during their regular business meeting for permission to travel to an exclusive national conference later this month, presented an idea to change the library’s regular open schedule, asked for some...
The Day County Fair was held Aug. 5-9 and many of Day County’s youth were there to be entertained. The fair was filled with countless activities, with one being a dunk tank where fairgoers dunked law enforcement. Here, Coy Pedersen is attempting to hit the target on the dunk tank. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

The Day County Fair was held Aug. 5-9 and many of Day County’s youth were there to be entertained. The fair was filled with countless activities, with one being a dunk tank where fairgoers dunked law enforcement. Here, Coy Pedersen is attempting to hit the target on the dunk tank. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Dunk tank fun at Day County Fair

John Sannes was promoted to Brigadier General July 24. Sannes began his military career serving as an enlisted soldier from 1992-97 and has continued to move through the ranks over the last 30 years. He is originally from Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

John Sannes was promoted to Brigadier General July 24. Sannes began his military career serving as an enlisted soldier from 1992-97 and has continued to move through the ranks over the last 30 years. He is originally from Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Former Day County resident promoted to brigadier general

Originally from Webster, John Sannes was promoted to brigadier general by the first Special Forces Command during a special ceremony July 24. Effective Dec. 1 2025, U.S. Army Col. John W. Sannes was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
The Junior Websterian Club marked 75 years of friendship, learning and service at its first meeting of the season August 10. Standing in back row, left to right: Marilyn DeSpiegler, Suzanne Olawsky, Margaret Trefz, Eloise Hortness, Sandy Anderson, Winnie Jacobs, Sharon Johnson, Linda Fleeger and Rita Johnson. Seated in front row: Mary Bloom, Connie Sawinsky, Becky Mahlen, Barb Ohleen, Jill Flemmer, Kristi Baumgarn, Cindy Wolter and Julie Delaney. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

The Junior Websterian Club marked 75 years of friendship, learning and service at its first meeting of the season August 10. Standing in back row, left to right: Marilyn DeSpiegler, Suzanne Olawsky, Margaret Trefz, Eloise Hortness, Sandy Anderson, Winnie Jacobs, Sharon Johnson, Linda Fleeger and Rita Johnson. Seated in front row: Mary Bloom, Connie Sawinsky, Becky Mahlen, Barb Ohleen, Jill Flemmer, Kristi Baumgarn, Cindy Wolter and Julie Delaney. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Junior Websterian Club marks 75 years

Last week in Webster’s Houghton Addition, 16 women gathered in the home of Suzanne Olawsky, settling into chairs and conversations as easy as old friends do.
Cindy Hahler was presented an award during Webster City Council’s Aug. 10 regular meeting for her 31 years of dedication to the Webster youth soccer program. Pictured from left are council members Wayne Klungseth, Stacy Mount, Mayor Mike Grosek, Hahler, council members Brian Vogl, Derek Sinner and Toni Brown. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Cindy Hahler was presented an award during Webster City Council’s Aug. 10 regular meeting for her 31 years of dedication to the Webster youth soccer program. Pictured from left are council members Wayne Klungseth, Stacy Mount, Mayor Mike Grosek, Hahler, council members Brian Vogl, Derek Sinner and Toni Brown. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster City Council officially recognizes Hahler for 31 years of service to soccer program

At the start of the Aug. 10 regular Webster City Council meeting, a longtime community volunteer was recognized for more than three decades of service and her dedication to one branch of local youth activities – work that helped get the ball of that program rolling.Cindy Hahler received a plaque...
(LEFT) In honor of Harvey Opitz’s 40 years on the Day County Fair Board, Aug. 8 was recognized by the governor as Harvey Opitz Day. One event he is always excited for is the demolition derby and at this year’s derby, the fair board made the announcement about Opitz’s day and the grandstand filled with cheers. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

(LEFT) In honor of Harvey Opitz’s 40 years on the Day County Fair Board, Aug. 8 was recognized by the governor as Harvey Opitz Day. One event he is always excited for is the demolition derby and at this year’s derby, the fair board made the announcement about Opitz’s day and the grandstand filled with cheers. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Scenes from the Day County Fair

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Back to school barbequeWebster Area School District will host a back to school barbeque Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m. at the elementary commons.Vacation Bible schoolBible school is Aug. 1113, 5-7 p.m. at Journey of Faith Methodist Church, Webster.Westside servicesWestside Wesleyan Church service Aug. 16...
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Earned honorsArea student Gracie Cadwell, Webster earned a National Junior College Athletic Association academic award in volleyball at North Dakota State College of Science.Scholarship awardsThese Webster Area High School students were recipients of the 2026 AGC of SD scholarship awards: Jersey...
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Commissioners approve annual budget requests

Commissioners heard 2027 budget requests from local organizations and approved or renewed several financial contributions at their Aug. 3 meeting.Josh Wagner of the Day County Conservation District (DCCD) asked commissioners to renew $12,500 in county funding for 2027, the same amount the DCCD...